masses

British

/ ˈmæsɪz /

plural noun

the body of common people
informal (often foll by of) great numbers or quantities

masses of food

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But Samsung tempered expectations for the gigantic device, with an executive describing it as a special-edition product for diehard fans rather than for the masses.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said it would introduce new rules to tackle fraud and a lack of transparency in funeral pricing to "reduce the burden of funerals on the masses".

From BBC

“I just think they need to be more effective at explaining the science in a way that can be swallowed up by the masses.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Those branches carry our eyes toward the dark masses of leaves, their green shading to black, and the brilliantly blue night sky, punctuated by numerous stars.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hunger is widespread, and soap and toiletries are luxuries for the masses.

From The Wall Street Journal

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